The tiny town of Vicco, Ky., population 335, isn’t generally much of a newsmaker. But it’s making headlines now as the smallest town in Kentucky – and, perhaps, the country – to pass a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Vicco is part of Perry County, where 80 percent of voters supported Mitt Romney in November. The City Commission voted 3-1 to pass the ordinance, which prevents discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Openly gay Mayor Johnny Cummings listened to debate on the issue, but would only have voted if there had been a tie.